Totals
- Total revenue
- $9,119,074
- Total expenses
- $10,673,117
- Contributions and grants received
- $2,799,015
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $4,691,533
- Investment income
- $121,058
- Other revenue
- $1,507,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,045,280
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,438,205
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $9,607,075
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $8,034,431
- Management and general expenses
- $1,808,400
- Fundraising expenses
- $830,286
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $8,034,431
Program services were 75.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$151,638
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$1,001,584
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,645,793
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$42,482
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2a · Program service revenue: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
total $517,793 · related or exempt $517,793
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2b · Program service revenue: EDUCATIONAL SIMS & VR
total $87,551 · related or exempt $87,551
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2c · Program service revenue: FLEET ADMISSIONS
total $3,636,285 · related or exempt $3,636,285
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2d · Program service revenue: Membership Dues & Assessments
total $449,904 · related or exempt $449,904
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3 · Investment income
total $121,058 · excluded $121,058
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$163,972
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$151,638
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$117,850
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $46,122 · excluded $46,122
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$2,008,033
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$647,726
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $1,360,307 · related or exempt $206,476 · excluded $1,153,831
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11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE
total $101,039 · related or exempt $101,039
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11e · Other revenue, total
$101,039
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $442,014 · management and general $442,014
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $4,912,963 · program services $3,832,516 · management and general $616,017 · fundraising $464,430
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $665,779 · program services $462,927 · management and general $129,133 · fundraising $73,719
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $396,773 · program services $289,294 · management and general $73,035 · fundraising $34,444
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $623,836 · program services $558,770 · management and general $29,024 · fundraising $36,042
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $285,292 · program services $284,235 · fundraising $1,057
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13 · Office expenses
total $403,002 · program services $190,804 · management and general $176,181 · fundraising $36,017
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $0
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17 · Travel
total $20,741 · program services $9,793 · management and general $8,173 · fundraising $2,775
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
-
20 · Interest
total $127,851 · program services $101,047 · management and general $17,767 · fundraising $9,037
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $913,624 · program services $703,729 · management and general $139,129 · fundraising $70,766
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23 · Insurance
total $202,967 · program services $153,022 · management and general $33,106 · fundraising $16,839
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24a · Other expenses: BUILDING EQUIP & MAINTENANCE
total $742,567 · program services $623,922 · management and general $78,265 · fundraising $40,380
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24b · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS
total $366,166 · program services $302,195 · management and general $25,071 · fundraising $38,900
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24c · Other expenses: FILM LEASE
total $170,954 · program services $170,954
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24d · Other expenses: CONTRACT SERVICES
total $131,023 · program services $111,645 · management and general $14,761 · fundraising $4,617
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24e · All other expenses
total $267,565 · program services $239,578 · management and general $26,724 · fundraising $1,263
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $2,428,981 · end of year $1,337,678
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $40,809 · end of year $543,996
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $78,844 · end of year $121,637
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $510,135 · end of year $368,464
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $83,049 · end of year $75,493
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $157,368 · end of year $282,987
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$17,485,282
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$11,362,069
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $6,485,001 · end of year $6,123,213
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $2,635,903 · end of year $2,936,542
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $1,432,521 · end of year $1,504,645
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $55,788 · end of year $34,910
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $693,318 · end of year $715,715
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $889,500 · end of year $1,040,225
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $142,013 · end of year $893,002
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $2,806,739 · end of year $2,504,978
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $6,835,241 · end of year $5,840,392
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,928,224 · end of year $3,766,683
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
THE REUBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO REALIZING A SAN DIEGO WHERE EVERYONE IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER OF SCIENCE. WE ARE A COUNTY-WIDE ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES TO LEVERAGE STEM EXPERTISE AND LEARNING IN SUPPORT OF THEIR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS.
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The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (the Fleet) operates the following programs and activities:Science ExhibitsThe Fleet features more than 120 interactive science exhibits in multiple galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Visitors can create colored shadows, touch a tornado, examine the vibration of guitar strings, and get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena. Permanent exhibitions include Studio X, where people can invent and create, and Design Zone where each thematic area will draw you into compelling scenarios where you can design your own experiences and solve real-world challenges while discovering that math isnt just a subject in school. Children rule in Kid City, just for kids ages five and under. Kid City contains a factory with conveyor belts, cranes, air chutes, an interactive fire truck, several Young Explorer computers, a child-size grocery store and much more. In Its Electric visitors of all ages can explore the science and history of electricity to life through an introduction to the types and uses of electricity. In addition to other galleries, New Science, Sun, Earth, and Universe, the Fleet offers a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. On weekends, scheduled programs such as the Genius in the House and Weekend Science Clubs provide additional opportunities for educational fun.IMAX Giant Dome TheaterThe Fleet is also home to the worlds first IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the biggest film and digital presentations on the planet. Its unique configuration wraps the audience in images and provides the illusion of being suspended in space. Film topics take audiences from outer space to under water, and every place in-between. Films are generally suitable for all ages. The Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater also plays host to the monthly Sky Tonight planetarium show, which is led by an astronomer and paired with outdoor telescope viewing, courtesy of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather permitting).Education ProgramsThe Fleet offers science education for students, seniors, teachers, and the public through lectures, classes, workshops, virtual programs, and more. Whether its a visit to the Fleet or a Science-to-Go program delivered at a school site, we offer programs accessible by everyone. The Fleet also runs half-day and full-day educational camps during school breaks. Camps are offered for grades pre-K8, and are designed to be fun, educational, hands-on, and to incorporate the Fleets Science Center Exhibit Galleries. Recent summer camp themes have included: chemistry, the human body, robotics, and space. The Fleets Education department also facilitates a number of community initiatives, including collaborative meetings with STEM partners across San Diego County, as well as science-themed events that occur in a variety of community locations.Craveology Cafe Craveology is the perfect location to pick up the lunch or treat youre craving. The casual, friendly atmosphere has a great selection of items, including salads, sandwiches, wraps, and flatbread pizzas. We can satisfy any growling stomach! And if youre looking to rejuvenate from your busy day, order one of our specialty coffees and have a seat at our beautiful patio, located in front of the iconic Balboa Park Bea Evenson Fountain. Admission to the Fleet is not required for a visit to Craveology, so stop by, feed your craving, and enjoy the view. North Star Science StoreThe North Star Science Store, located inside the Fleet, is the perfect place to shop for educational gifts, do-it-yourself kits, toys, and souvenirs. We offer a wonderful assortment of curious and hard-to-find items, a great selection of books, models, and more! Examine tons of science-related products to awaken the astronomer, physicist, or chemist within. Shop, learn, and enjoy!
Expenses $8,034,431 · Revenue $4,691,533
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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DR STEVEN L SNYDER
President & CEO
- Total calculated
- $249,647
- From this org
- $243,782
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,865
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $243,782
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $4,868
- Nontaxable benefits
- $997
- Filer's total
- $249,647
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HORACIO CORREA
CFO & COO
- Total calculated
- $180,687
- From this org
- $156,079
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $24,608
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $156,079
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $3,639
- Nontaxable benefits
- $20,969
- Filer's total
- $180,687
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CHRISTINA LAZICH
VP ADVANCEMENT
- Total calculated
- $162,329
- From this org
- $150,458
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $11,871
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $150,458
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- not reported
- Nontaxable benefits
- $11,871
- Filer's total
- $162,329
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MWENDA KUDUMUBIGGS
DIR OF EDUCATION
- Total calculated
- $144,818
- From this org
- $132,053
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $12,765
- Hours/week
- 40
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ARMAN ORUC
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ardy Arianpour
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
JENNIFER HERSHMAN
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
ELIZABETH SIMMONS PHD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CHARLES BERGAN
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
RANDY CAMP
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
KIM LIM
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CINDY HESSE
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
KATE MOTONAGA
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
JOHN DRIVER
Imm Past Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
VANESSA JACOBY
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CAROLINA BRAVO-KARIMI
1st Vice Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
ELSA VALAY-PAZ
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
SUSAN TOPHAM EDD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
JEFF MINER PHD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
MARK CLAPPER MD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
IVANA MIKIC PHD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CRAIG JOHNSON
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
MATT GROB
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
KEVIN HARKENRIDER
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
PAMELA SALGADO
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
KRISTI JASKA
Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
ALI MOHAMMADIAN
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
SID SUBRAMONY PHD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CHANCE POWELL
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CISCO SANCHEZ
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
SANTOSH VETTICADEN MD PHD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
CATHY SWINDLEHURST PHD
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
KELLY DECK
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
NANCY ROBERTSON
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
LOREEN COLLINS
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Written employment contract
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 23 April 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202641139349301584
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